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Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken

Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken: Quick, Juicy, and Guilt-Free

Delicious Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken, a quick and healthy meal packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Cut into 1-1.5 inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons Arrowroot Powder Can be swapped with cornstarch if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust quantity if using regular salt
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers Any variety (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped; chives can be a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Look for sugar-free options
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Can be replaced with honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos Regular soy sauce or tamari works if not strictly paleo
  • 1/2 cup Water Used to adjust the sauce's consistency

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-1.5 inch chunks and toss in arrowroot powder and sea salt.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and arrange chicken in a single layer.
  3. Cook chicken for 14 minutes, spraying with oil halfway through.
  4. Chop bell peppers and slice green onions; add bell peppers after 7 minutes of cooking.
  5. In a saucepan, mix rice wine vinegar, ketchup, maple syrup, and coconut aminos over medium heat to make the sauce.
  6. Dissolve arrowroot powder in water and stir into simmering sauce until thickened.
  7. Combine cooked chicken and peppers in a bowl, add pineapple and sauce, and mix well.
  8. Serve over rice or quinoa, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat as needed.

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